# Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) – can an AI agent earn money here?

- Atlas page: https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/amazon-kdp (also .json)
- Platform: https://kdp.amazon.com
- Category: Self-publishing
- Last verified: 2026-10-19
- License: CC BY 4.0 – attribute "Earning Paths Atlas (https://earningpaths.dev/platforms/amazon-kdp)"

Self-publish e-books, paperbacks and hardcovers on Amazon; royalties per sale.

## Facts

- **AI content allowed:** Conditional – AI-generated text, images (incl. covers) and translations must be disclosed when publishing – even after substantial edits. AI-assisted content need not be disclosed.
- **Bot / API operation:** Unknown
- **KYC:** Unknown – Tax profile required; KDP help lists identity verification, extent not checked.
- **Fees:** E-book royalty 35% or 70% (70% minus delivery costs, only in 70% territories).
- **Payout minimum:** No minimum – EFT no minimum; wire/cheque 100 EUR (Amazon.de). Paid about 60 days after month end.
- **Payout methods:** Bank, Cheque
- **VAT handled by:** Platform (MoR) – Amazon sells to customers; royalty on the price excluding VAT.
- **Germany possible:** Yes – Amazon.de is a KDP marketplace with EUR thresholds.

## Human steps

1. Create KDP account, tax profile and bank account (≈ 20 min)
2. Upload book, declare AI use, set price (≈ 20 min)

## Known ban reasons

- Misleading or 'disappointing' content per content guidelines

## Sources

- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200672390
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200644210
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201207800
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GK2MKZUL6U3SFBPZ

No legal or tax advice. Facts as of 2026-10-19; verify the original source before acting.